A blog about tea.
Tag: Puerh
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How is Liu Bao Tea Processed?
Liu Bao is a subtype of fermented tea that is made in Guangxi province. This article gives a complete overview of the production process.
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2001 Yichang Raw Yiwu Tea Tasting (Yee on Tea)
The 2001 Yichang Raw Yiwu from Yee on Tea is a fantastic aged sheng puerh full of sweet camphor. Camphor is present in the infusion and in the aftertaste.
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What is the Difference Between Cheap Pu-erh Tea and Expensive Pu-erh Tea?
What makes expensive pu-erh tea expensive and cheap pu-erh cheap? The main differences are discussed in this article and also why cheap(er) pu-erh can be good.
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Do You Need to Rinse Pu-erh Tea?
There are several reasons to rinse pu-erh tea before tasting it. Rinsing pu-erh tea has been done for centuries as part of the Chinese tea ceremony.
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Why is Pu-erh Tea So Expensive?
Pu-erh tea has become more popular but why is it so expensive? This article discusses the main reasons why you have to spend quite a bit to buy pu-erh tea.
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Why Does Some Pu-erh Tea Taste Fishy?
Pu-erh tea is popular all over the world but some shou pu-erh tastes and smells fishy. This is because trimethylamine is created during artificial fermentation.
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How to Brew Pu-erh Tea: Easy Guide
Pu-erh tea is very popular but it can be challenging to brew it. This article offers a complete guide with detailed instructions on how to brew pu-erh tea.
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What is the Difference Between Sheng and Shou Pu-erh?
The difference between sheng and shou pu-erh is artificial fermentation. Shou pu-erh is artificially fermented during production to speed up the aging process.
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What is Gushu Pu-erh?
Gushu pu-erh tea is a term that is frequently used to advertise pu-erh tea. This article discusses what it is, why it’s better and why it’s problematic.
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What is the Best Clay for Sheng Pu-erh?
Finding the best clay for sheng pu-erh is something that can be challenging for people who are new to pu-erh tea. This article discusses the different options.
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Why do People Like Pu-erh Tea?
Pu-erh tea has been drunk for centuries and there are various reasons why people like it so much. This article offers an overview of the main reasons.
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What is Pu-Erh Tea?
Pu-erh (or puerh) is a popular type of tea for various reasons. This article discusses what it is exactly and where it comes from.
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2012 Man Mai Gushu Tea Tasting (Xin An Chu)
The 2012 Man Mai Gushu from Xin An Chu is a nicely balanced but subtle tea. It started out slowly and I got hints of grapefruit towards the end of the session.
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2008 Ecological Puerh Tea Tasting (Yee on Tea)
The 2008 Ecological Puerh from Yee On Tea is a solid sheng puerh that won’t disappoint you. It starts out slowly but evolves into a nicely aged sheng puerh.
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2019 Da Xue Shan Tea Tasting (TdC)
The 2019 Da Xue Shan from Terre de Ciel is a super sweet and fruity wild sheng puerh. It has some minerality to it and there is a long-lasting aftertaste.